What will an epidermis cell look like?

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2026-01-29 14:15

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If it is a upper epidermal cell then it will look

transparent

close fitting

rectangular

a horizontal shape

The upper epidermal cells are transparent and close fitting, containing no chloroplasts, which are present in other leaf cells. They allow light to pass straight through them. The epidermis is covered by a waterproof cuticle, which reduces water loss from the leaf, since it is a waxy substance.

If it is a lower epidermis cell then it will look like cells covered in tiny pores (holes)

The lower epidermis has tiny pores (holes)in it's surface called stomata.These are very important for the leaf to exchange gases with the air. The stomata pores can be opened or closed by special cells on either side of the pore called guard cells. thes sausage shaped ceel are green and are thae only epidermal cells to contain chloroplasts

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